COIMBATORE: A group of assistant professors submitted a petition to Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian on Wednesday, alleging that only four hours are allotted for UG Tamil classes in Bharathiar University-affiliated colleges in a week instead of the stipulated six hours. The delegation called on the minister in the circuit house.
An assistant professor working in the government arts and science college told TNIE that Bharathiar University introduced Tamil classes for second-year students of B.Sc Computer Science and B.Com this year in its affiliated colleges.
“As per the norm, six hours should be allocated in a week for Tamil. However, officers who hold key posts in the university allocated only four hours saying colleges have to conduct skill courses under Naan Mudhalvan scheme in the remaining two hours,” he alleged.
Another assistant professor K Suresh (name changed) said they have petitioned the university regarding this thrice, but no action was taken. “Seeking a permanent solution, we petitioned the minister directly. He assured us that necessary steps would be taken,” he said.
When asked about it, a top officer from Bharathiar University said they would rectify this matter at the syndicate meeting that will be held on Friday.